Surface-launched

Fluid-assisted

The only track mounted directional drill that offers the highest range of field proven thrust/pullback power 

Features and Benefits

Caterpillar® Tier III C-15 540 HP (402.7 kW) Diesel Engine 440,000 lbs. (200 Tonnes) of Maximum Thrust/Pullback Power 60,000 ft-lbs. (81,350 Nm) of Maximum Torque   Rack and Pinion (2) Pinion Drive with Adjustable Force Limiter Track Mounted Undercarriage Travel Assembly   Triple Jaw Wrench with 12 in. (305 mm) Seperation   4 in. (102 mm) Fluid Course  permits 1,000 U.S. Gallons (3,785 L)/per minute flow Accommodates Range II Drill Pipe  10°- 18° Variable Drilling Angle Wiggle Steer© Quiet Pak© Noise Reduction System

Technology Spotlight: Wiggle Steer

The Wiggle Steer System provides the operator of a directional drill the means to rotate the drill pipe and subsequently the cutting head on the drill string back and forth over a predetermined range. This back and forth motion would cause the hole made by the cutting head to be more open in a particular direction and therefore facilitate steering of the drilling pipe in that direction under ground. The Wiggle Steer System will rotate the Drill Pipe in the Makeup (CW) direction while thrusting forward. It will then rotate the Drill Pipe in the Breakout (CCW) direction but will not thrust in the breakout direction. This method reduces the breakout torque and should prevent the drill string tool joints from parting down-hole.

For additional products, Please view other American Augers Directional Drilling equipment and accessories

DD-1100    DD-625    DD-440     DD-210    Drillers Cabin